FHI 360 recherche un Chauffeur, Harare, Zimbabwe
Job summary
Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations in the country office. Assists clients during entry and exit from vehicles as
necessary and other courtesies. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle to include but not limited to fuel consumption and allocation, accurate accounting for kilometers, facilitate procurement of services and equipment for vehicles.
Key responsibilities
- Drive motor vehicle and maintain same in good working condition.
- Ensure vehicle cleanliness and checks for such essentials as fuel, oil, water and tyre pressure regularly as is necessary.
- Maintain all trip records such as, purpose of same, mileage, fuel and time at each stop.
- Use vehicle to collect and deliver mail, equipment, furniture, office supplies and other items on behalf of FHI360 Zimbabwe.
- Record delivery of items in dispatch book and work with supervisor in scheduling field activities.
- Transport relevant personnel to/from official meetings, seminars, workshops and functions.
- Provide regular reports of fuel allocation and consumption. Ensure accurate accounting of kilometers, fuel consumption, cost and maintain log of fuel consumption checking for kilometers against usage.
- Facilitates procurement of equipment and services, through sourcing for quotations and assessment.
- Reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Schedule all maintenance, servicing and repairs of all vehicles, ensuring the use of quality spare parts and focusing on limiting vehicle down time.
- Work with programme team in scheduling field activities and vehicle usages needs.
- Performs other related work as required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Zimbabwe transportation laws and regulations
- Knowledge of logistics, fleet scheduling, administration and maintenance
- Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance spare parts and repairs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office application is required
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Extensive knowledge of vehicle insurance, safety and traffic rules
- Strong Zimbabwe experience and knowledge of Zimbabwe context
- Good knowledge of vehicle insurance policies is required
- Extensive knowledge of traffic rules is a must
Minimum requirements
- Minimum of 5 O-level including English and Mathematics, possession of trade test certificate or any recognized traffic certificate would be an added advantage
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and a valid Defensive Driving Certificate is a must
- Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in administration and maintenance of vehicles
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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